A competent business valuation meets two tests. First, it reaches an accurate value conclusion. Second, it clearly and convincingly establishes how the conclusion was reached. A good business valuation can be successfully defended and supported under critical scrutiny.

Quality business valuations are performed by experienced, capable appraisers. Hempstead & Co. Inc. prides itself on its professional experience and expertise in this complicated field. As a financial consulting firm, our major specialty is finding the value of corporate securities.

Appraisals performed by Hempstead & Co. Inc. are frequently accepted as expert evidence in state and federal court proceedings. In accordance with the particular requirements of a client, we can present our valuation findings as written reports, fairness opinions, or expert testimony.

Professionals Who Are Qualified

The staff at Hempstead & Co. Inc. consists of a group of dedicated business valuation professionals with backgrounds in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, and investment banking.

Professional designations held by Hempstead & Co. Inc. appraisers include Senior Member, American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

When Is A Valuation Needed?

Hempstead & Co. Inc. performs business valuations to satisfy requirements arising from a variety of situations including the following:

Allocation of Purchase Price Buyouts Dissenters' Rights ERISA Matters Estate and Gift Taxes Fairness Opinions for Fiduciaries Litigation Mergers and Acquisitions Recapitalizations Stock Option Plans

Bankruptcy/Reorganization Charitable Contributions Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) Equitable Distribution Estate Freezes Going-Private Transactions Loss-of-Business Cases Public Offerings Solvency Opinions Tender Offers

Clients Who Count On Us

Referrals from attorneys constitute the largest single source of clients for Hempstead & Co. Inc. Other valued reference sources for new assignments include previous clients, banks and trust companies, accounting firms and investment banking organizations.